Pilgrims' Way Primary School

About Pilgrims' Way Primary School

Pilgrims' Way Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Canterbury community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 412 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Pilgrims' Way Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Campbell, it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12917th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 30 in Canterbury.

Pilgrims' Way Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 87 applications for 48 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Pilgrims' Way Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Music Rooms.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cross Country, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Canterbury, Pilgrims' Way Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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